This year marks a big milestone for Skeeter Boats as the iconic brand celebrates its 70th anniversary. The list of achievements is mind-boggling when looking back on the timeline of Skeeter Boats, spanning seven decades.

Yamaha Pro Bobby Lane took home a wire-to-wire first-place finish at the first Bass Pro Shops® Bassmaster® Eastern Open on Saturday, Feb. 3 with a three-day total of 60 pounds. For the Lakeland, Fla. angler, the victory represents a hometown win long in the making.

Over the past year, we spoke to a number of professional anglers about what led to their success. In these conversations, they have talked about strategy specific to tournaments, as well as the impact of weather and what lures to use; but the one thing that has come up over and over again is having confidence in their engine choice. To achieve success at this level, anglers must have complete faith in their equipment.

Just five years ago you would not begin to imagine what occurred on a springtime day at Lake Guntersville in Alabama. A tournament field of 347 boats competed in what remains today as the most to ever compete in a B.A.S.S.® tournament. That is an impressive record for an organization celebrating a 50th anniversary in 2018.

Are you looking for an inshore boat with a shallow draft for skinny water and a deep hull for venturing outside the bay? Look no further than Carolina Skiff and the 198 DLV. From the backwater to the bay, the unique, modified Tri-V hull tames choppy water, and a draft of about 6 inches gives you access to shallow water inaccessible for bay boats. Get the best of both worlds and more with the 198 DLV.

There are some people out there who, although they love bringing down that deer, are not all that gung-ho when it comes to enjoying it on a plate. But there are ways to most definitely enjoy venison; ways that may even move it into the ‘top spot’ as being the most popular game meat when it comes to taste.

Yamaha Marine Group is pleased to welcome anglers Jordan Lee, Matt Lee, Hunter Bland, Zach Axtman, Scott Rhodes, and Troy Creasy to the Pro Team for the 2018 season. The new team members will compete within the bass and walleye professional tournament circuits and will serve as ambassadors of the Yamaha Marine brand throughout the year. Yamaha Marine also congratulates 11-year Pro Team member Bill Lowen on his new partnership with Xpress Boats for the 2018

Bay boats in the 20-foot range open the gate to a wide-open, new frontier of saltwater angling. Out in that new world is the excitement of adding species favoring the fringes of offshore waters. You get the better of both worlds with inshore along with a taste of the blue water.

Matt Herren puts more hours on a bass boat in just a few months than the average angler will over many years. That is the main reason why the veteran touring pro chooses Skeeter Boats for their dependability, durability, and functionality over any other brand.

The outdoor enthusiast finally has a rugged, waterproof option when it comes to high-quality stereo sound. With built-in Bluetooth audio streaming, AM/FM radio and USB audio playback, STEREOACTIVE is packed with features. Engineered in New Zealand, the new compact system is designed for the challenges of life on the water or exposure to the elements and tuned to deliver crystal clear audio that enhances any activity. Featuring the unique Puck mount system, users can easily and securely attach the stereo to any surface, such as an RV exterior, cooler, outdoor cooking space, paddleboard, kayak, canoe, boat or even hot tub. To keep valuables safe from the elements, FUSION has also offered the ACTIVESAFE which, when combined with STEREOACTIVE, will securely house any smartphone, vehicle keys, bank cards, or loose change.

Virtually every angler on the water these days is well aware that boat docks hold bass throughout the year. However, not all anglers approach dock fishing with the correct tackle and strategy to make the most of their time on the water. Fine-tuning your approach by reaching all fish-holding zones and identifying patterns can definitely lead to higher catch rates and bigger fish. Read More…
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After the Strike World record-holders will quickly agree there is much more to skilled angling than simply finding and hooking a fish. The battle, especially with large, powerful game fish, Read More…
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Live bait rigged to stay on or near the surface is enticing as well. Predators push bait to the top during an attack, so a nervous morsel suspended under a kite, balloon or cork is always easy pickings. Baits hooked through the nose, or dorsal fin will stay near the surface whereas those hooked in the stomach or lower tail tend to swim downward. Trolled baits and lures serve the same purpose. The combination of splashing and bubbles, often in conjunction with teasers, help draw the game fish into the surface strike zone Read More…